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How to survive earthquake predicted to obliterate the Pacific Northwest

In areas such as - with high proportions of elderly and disabled citizens - Ocean Shores, Long Beach and Pacific County, Washington, and Seaside, Oregon - vertical evacuation structures might be considered.

Meanwhile, local groups are constructing post-tsunami plans, such as how to forage for food, what should be in a 'survival kit', and how to 'anchor' a home for $5,000.

'In a six-month scenario,' writes the Portland Monthly, 'five people would need at least 900 gallons of water.